Simeon Talley, owner of Basic Goods in downtown Iowa City, has founded restaurants, coffee shops, and music festivals, but now he’s starting a new chapter at the University of Iowa Tippie College...
After closing its Iowa City store a decade ago, Donutland is back.
Donutland was founded in 1971 and expanded across the Midwest before downsizing over the years to one location in Cedar Rapids....
Johnson County Public Health found 84 health code violations in 45 conducted health inspections in February, revealing several businesses with issues with employees washing their hands adequately.
Iowa...
The pandemic left many musicians facing decreased income and canceled shows. Even as many have now returned to live performances and touring, COVID-19 has continued to affect their gigs.
Jeni Grouws,...
ReUnion Brewery will soon be an option for a craft beer in downtown Iowa City.
The owners hope to have a location open on College Street before September.
ReUnion opened in 2016 in Coralville...
Lizzie Ginsberg O’Neill is taking the helm at Iowa City’s M.C. Ginsberg: Objects of Art, making her the fifth consecutive generation of Ginsbergs to own a small business.
Her father, Mark Ginsberg,...
Late at night on the weekends, college students can commonly be found swarming George’s Best Gyros’ food cart in the Ped Mall. By April, the stand will have its own brick-and-mortar location as...
Iowa City is hoping to improve energy efficiency in privately owned businesses and properties in Downtown, Northside Marketplace, and the Riverfront Crossings.
The city’s Energy Efficiency Grant...
As inflation causes the cost of everyday goods to rise, more people are turning to thrift stores, Iowa City second-hand shops say.
Goodwill of the Heartland closed during 2020 at the beginning of...
Black students made up just 3.01 percent of those enrolled at the University of Iowa in fall 2021, meaning those pursuing business ventures often have to create their own paths to success.
Andre...
Grace Williamson, a University of Iowa senior, is researching advancements in burn wound technology to treat third- and fourth-degree burns.
Williamson is on a team that curated different drug loading...
During the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Corridor Entertainment Group has managed to find success.
The business owns downtown staples such as Studio 13, Eden, Sanctuary, and Players...
